TEES Valley Mohawks are back in cup action on Saturday when they entertain Derby Trailblazers at Teesside University (tip off 6.30) in the National Trophy.

And they will be looking for a repeat of the remarkable performance which saw them steal a 81-80 victory in the league last weekend at Coventry Crusaders.

In a nip and tuck game Mohawks went into the final seconds level with American Matt Morley attacking the basket when he was fouled and then converting from the bonus line to give the Teessiders the points.

Mohawks need a substantial victory this weekend against Derby and struggling Coventry would have to beat inform Sheffield Arrows by a mile for the Hawks to advance to the semi finals.

Mohawks will not have to contend with the physical Czech Selinger brothers, Tomas and Jan, who have now left the Trailblazers.

The Teessiders should be at full strength and Lee McLaughlin hoping to push himself up into league’s top three, three point shooting averages.